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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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