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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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