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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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