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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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