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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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