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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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