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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. 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. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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