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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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