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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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