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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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