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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around 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 MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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