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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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