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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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