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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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