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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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