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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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