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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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