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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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