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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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