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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all over 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 MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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