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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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