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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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