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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding 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 issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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