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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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