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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around 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. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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