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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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