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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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