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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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