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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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