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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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