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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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