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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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