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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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