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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners 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 MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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