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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes 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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