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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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