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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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