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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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