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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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