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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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