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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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