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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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