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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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