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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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