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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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