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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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