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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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