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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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