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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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