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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled people 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. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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