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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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