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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. 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. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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