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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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