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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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