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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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