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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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