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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes 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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