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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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