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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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