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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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