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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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