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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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