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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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