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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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