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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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