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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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