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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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