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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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