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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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