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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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