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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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