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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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