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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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