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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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