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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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