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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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