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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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