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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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