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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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