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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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