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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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