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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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