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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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