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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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