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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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