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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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