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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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