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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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