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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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