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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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