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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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