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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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