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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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