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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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