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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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