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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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