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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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