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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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