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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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