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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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