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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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