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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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