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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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