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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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