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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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