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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with 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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