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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people 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. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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