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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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