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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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