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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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