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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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