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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over 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 massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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