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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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