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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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