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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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