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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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