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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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