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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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