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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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