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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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