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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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