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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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