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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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