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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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