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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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