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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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