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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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