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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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