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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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