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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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