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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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