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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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