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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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