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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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