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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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