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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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