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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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