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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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