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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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