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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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