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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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