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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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