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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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