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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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