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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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