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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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