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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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