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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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