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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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