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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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