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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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