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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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