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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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