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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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