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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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