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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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