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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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