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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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