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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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