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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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