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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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