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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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