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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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