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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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