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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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