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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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