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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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