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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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