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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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