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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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