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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around 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 MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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