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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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