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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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