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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have enabled 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 MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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