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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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