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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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