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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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