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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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