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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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