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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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