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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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