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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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