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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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