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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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