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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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