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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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