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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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