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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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