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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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