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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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