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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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