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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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