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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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