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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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