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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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