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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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