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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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