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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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