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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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