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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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