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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants 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 normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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