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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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