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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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