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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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