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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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