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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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