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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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