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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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