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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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