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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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