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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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