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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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