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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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