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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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