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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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