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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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