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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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