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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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