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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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