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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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