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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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