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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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