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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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