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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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