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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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