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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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