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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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