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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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