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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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