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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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