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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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