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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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