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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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