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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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