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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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