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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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