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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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