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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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