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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key 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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