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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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