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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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