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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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