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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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