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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants 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 free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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