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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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