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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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