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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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