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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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