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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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