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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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