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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always 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 institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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