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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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