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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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