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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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