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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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