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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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