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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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