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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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