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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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