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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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