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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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