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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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