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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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