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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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