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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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