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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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