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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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