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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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