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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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