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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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