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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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