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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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