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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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