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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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