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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of 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 massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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