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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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