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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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