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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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