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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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