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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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