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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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