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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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