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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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