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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over 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 MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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