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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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