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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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