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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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