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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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