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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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