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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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