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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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