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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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