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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners 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. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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