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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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