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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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