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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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