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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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