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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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