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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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