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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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