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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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