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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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