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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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