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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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