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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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