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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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