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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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