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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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