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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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