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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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