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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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