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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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