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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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