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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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