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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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