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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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