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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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