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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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