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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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