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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over 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 MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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