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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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