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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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