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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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