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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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