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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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