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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the 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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