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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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