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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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