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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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