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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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