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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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