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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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