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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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