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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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