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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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