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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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