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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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