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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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