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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the 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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