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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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