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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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