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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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