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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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