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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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