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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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