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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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