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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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