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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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