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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses