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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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