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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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