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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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