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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around 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. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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