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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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