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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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