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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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