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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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