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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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