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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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