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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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