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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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