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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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