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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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