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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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