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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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