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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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