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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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