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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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