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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans 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. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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