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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around 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. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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