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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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