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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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