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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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