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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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