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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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