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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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