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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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