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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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