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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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