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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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