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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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