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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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