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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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