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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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