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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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