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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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