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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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