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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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