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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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