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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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