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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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