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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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