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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over 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 MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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