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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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