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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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