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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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