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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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