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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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