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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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