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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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