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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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