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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners 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. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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