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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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