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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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