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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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