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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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