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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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