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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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