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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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