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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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