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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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