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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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