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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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