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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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