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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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