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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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