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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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