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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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