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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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