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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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