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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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