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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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