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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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