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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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