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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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