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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world 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 MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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