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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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