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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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