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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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