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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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