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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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