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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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