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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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