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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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