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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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