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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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