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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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