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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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