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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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