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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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