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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important 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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