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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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