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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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