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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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