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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners 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. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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