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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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