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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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