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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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