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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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