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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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