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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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