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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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