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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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