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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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