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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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