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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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