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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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