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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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