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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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