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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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