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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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