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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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