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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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