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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make 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. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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