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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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