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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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