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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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