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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of 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 customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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