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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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