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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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