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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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