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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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