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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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