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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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