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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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