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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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