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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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