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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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