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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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