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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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