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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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