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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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