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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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