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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key 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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