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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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