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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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