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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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