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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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