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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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