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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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