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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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