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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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