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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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