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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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