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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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