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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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