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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning enable people 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. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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