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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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