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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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