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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for 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 MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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