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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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