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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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