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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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