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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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