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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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