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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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