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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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