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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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