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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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