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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations 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 MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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