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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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