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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education